• Apr 11

    2025 Grand Ideas Garden Bare Root Plant Sale

    April 11, 2025 – April 25, 2025

    The event opens with a free virtual class on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET that also will be recorded to watch at your leisure. In addition, you may order bare-root plants and pick up in Grand Rapids on Saturday May 3rd.

  • Apr 21

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    April 21, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • May 6

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    May 6, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • May 12

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025

    May 12, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • May 19

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    May 19, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • May 22

    Ornamental Grasses in the Garden

    May 22, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM 21885 Dunham Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48036

    Learn about low maintenance turf alternatives for the garden, tour the grasses and sedges garden, and receive free plants.

  • Jun 4

    Making Plans Against Plant Disease

    June 4, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM MSUE - Macomb County, Clinton Twp, MI

    Learn about the conditions that favor pathogens and how to prevent them

  • Jun 17

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    June 17, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Oct 4

    Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference

    October 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!